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Georgie
Hectare
Posts: 5,057
Enfield, North London
2006 - herbs
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July 22, 2006, 15:49:02 »
I hope this is allowed. I grow over 20 types of herbs but I rarely photograph them. Here's a small selection.
Thyme Bressingham Pink
Salvia officinalis (Sage)
Pennyroyal
Chives
Rue
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Georgie
Hectare
Posts: 5,057
Enfield, North London
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July 22, 2006, 20:39:06 »
Greek Basil. G x
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supersprout
Hectare
Posts: 4,660
mulch mad!
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July 22, 2006, 20:40:55 »
gorgeous as always G ;D
they look so healthy! :o
ss x
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Georgie
Hectare
Posts: 5,057
Enfield, North London
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July 22, 2006, 20:43:59 »
Thanks, SS. Yes, they are enjoying this drought unlike all my Nasturtiums which I had to pull out today. :'(
G x
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jennym
Hectare
Posts: 3,329
Essex/Suffolk border
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August 01, 2006, 15:55:56 »
Herb bed - Rhubarb, Angelica, Chive, Soapwort, Lemon balm, Golden Thyme
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Gadfium
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Re: 2006 - herbs
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September 09, 2006, 11:36:56 »
Collected for bread making:
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tim
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Posts: 18,607
Just like the old days!
Re: 2006 - herbs
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September 10, 2006, 08:47:04 »
Great photos - but does no one cut back their chives for continuity?
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Georgie
Hectare
Posts: 5,057
Enfield, North London
Re: 2006 - herbs
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September 10, 2006, 19:59:33 »
I trim mine back a little after flowering to get a second crop, Tim. :)
Lovely seeds, Gadfium. I paid a small fortune for a little pot recently. >:(
g x
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jennym
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Essex/Suffolk border
Re: 2006 - herbs
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September 11, 2006, 13:18:30 »
Got another clump I cut back regularly, for cooking, but those in my picture are by the gate and look so cheerful - I only cut them back when they look tatty :)
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tim
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Just like the old days!
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September 11, 2006, 16:26:38 »
Yes - they always make a great show.
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supersprout
Hectare
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mulch mad!
Re: 2006 - herbs: Summer Savoury
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September 17, 2006, 20:39:58 »
Grown for the first time this year, will be a regular among the beans in future - thank you cleo :)
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Georgie
Hectare
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Enfield, North London
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September 17, 2006, 20:44:10 »
I'm more intrigued by the writing on the wall! ;D
G x
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supersprout
Hectare
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mulch mad!
Re: 2006 - herbs
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September 17, 2006, 21:04:29 »
Flow and Return ma'am
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Georgie
Hectare
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Enfield, North London
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September 17, 2006, 21:06:15 »
None the wiser! ::)
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supersprout
Hectare
Posts: 4,660
mulch mad!
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September 17, 2006, 21:07:39 »
lol plumber left me something to remember him by ;) ;D
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lorna
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March. Cambridgeshire
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September 17, 2006, 22:07:13 »
SS Are there benefits to be gained from growing herbs amongst the beans please?
Lorna.
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Georgie
Hectare
Posts: 5,057
Enfield, North London
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September 17, 2006, 22:13:04 »
Hi Lorna. I'll let SS answer for herself but I find it's worth growing flowers, particularly herbs, near runner beans because they attract pollinating insects. French beans on the otherhand don't need to be pollinated by insects.
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lorna
Hectare
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March. Cambridgeshire
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September 17, 2006, 23:06:13 »
Georgie. That sounds common sense and logical. Thanks. Will do same next year. I do love runner beans.
Lorna
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supersprout
Hectare
Posts: 4,660
mulch mad!
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September 18, 2006, 08:20:35 »
Hi lorna, summer savory is reputed to deter bean weevil, and coincidence or not none of the lil nibblers struck among my bush beans this year. It's good for plot and pot - when added to dried beans it's supposed to deter flatulence :-X THE herb of choice for sausage makers. Hard to describe the flavour, but it's very aromatic, like thyme, sage etc.
I took cleo's recommendation and grew it for the first time this year among my bush beans. Big surprise - although an annual herb, it's a sturdy little bush, and no bother to grow. Lovely to squeeze between your fingers as you potter about. Nice wee purple flowers for bees too.
I'll grow borage round my pole beans next year too for bees :)
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lorna
Hectare
Posts: 7,837
March. Cambridgeshire
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September 18, 2006, 08:53:35 »
Cheers SS. Runner beans are one veg that I do grow in my small garden
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